The best training programs are those that deliver immediate, sustainable results and for Michelle Willsher Elev8, our leadership program for Level 8 high performers, has definitely delivered.
Since completing Elev8 in 2022, Michelle has stepped into the role of acting managing director at
South Regional TAFE. She credits Elev8 as a large part of her success.
In fact, Michelle found her Elev8 experience so valuable that she convinced others on her executive team that they should get involved too.
“I’ve recommended Elev8 to colleagues as it’s very much worth the investment of time and effort. It’s great that it’s possible for people who live and work in regional WA to get involved,” Michelle says.
“What is so fantastic about Elev8 is that it really motivates and stretches you. It gives you the confidence to understand your leadership style and develop extra layers to it.
“We were given tools to assess our management style versus our leadership style in ourselves and in people we work with.
“This gave me skills to have conversations with my team about where they’d like to go – not necessarily what job they would like or what level they would like to be but how they’d like to develop in their professional life.
“I’ve had feedback from my colleagues that there is a real difference in the depth of conversations that I can have with people interested in leadership.
“I think you’re going to see some real results from future participants. Several Elev8 participants have already had acting opportunities and some have already moved into permanent executive director roles.
“This is the purpose of the program – to give participants the skills and confidence to take the step into executive leadership.”
